Minivan Time fellas

Buy a station wagon! But seriously, I was against the very same thing years ago. I bought a used T&C with a 3.3. Excellent engine, garbage transmission. If you get a Chrysler product mini, the transmission is usually the issue. Unless it's an old 3.0. Bad heads. I then bought an old 2001 Toyota Sienna. Worked flawless. My EX wife ended up with it and the transmission went out. ONLY because she did ZERO maintenance on it.
Honda Odysseys, the 1st generation had horrible transmission issues. Idk since then. I would stay away from Nissan... Trans are garbage.
Fords are junk and idk anything about GM.
Wish you luck. Pm me if you want anymore info. I inspected vehicles for 7 years for Manheim auto auction.
I have my own business on the side performing pre purchase for folks, so I have some info from looking over 1000s of cars.